WEEK 6- READING &

WRITING SKILLS
 OBJECTIVE
Identify claims explicitly or implicitly made in a
written text
Claim of fact
Claim of policy
Claim of value
 CLAIM
What is a CLAIM?
A Claim is an arguable statement—an idea that a writer or
speaker asks an audience to accept. A claim is an opinion,
idea, or assertion.
 TYPES OF CLAIMS
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value or Judgment
C. Claim of Policy
 CLAIM OF FACT
A claim asserts some empirical.
Something that can be determined by careful
observation of past, present, or future.
Generally, the truth of the assertion will be
determined by events. But the speaker will offer
information or explanation that predicts or
characterizes the events.
 EXAMPLES
Research studies are conducted to
improve human condition.
Climate change has already become an
issue in the country.
Success of teaching depends upon the
creativity of the teacher.
 CLAIM OF VALUE OR
JUDGMENT
A claim that asserts a judgment of some sort.
Look for keywords that are a matter of judgment
rather than fact: good, well, kind, useful, desirable,
etc.
Speakers provide the reasoning for their judgment,
but ultimately, it is assent to the reasons rather than
comparison to fact that determines the agreement to
claim.
 EXAMPLES
Musical comedy is the best form of
entertainment.
Staying with the family with a limited
income is more valuable than being away
earning a lot.
Communication is better than computation.
 CLAIM OF POLICY
A claim asserts that an action should be taken.
Be sensitive to calls that some action be taken.
Look for keywords “should”, “must, and
“ought”. These words may not always be
present, but if they are, actions are usually called
for.
 EXAMPLES
The government should continue to
offer scholarship programs especially to
the poor but bright students.
Gender equality needs to be
strengthened in the academe.
THANK YOU!